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Liz Truss is the UK’s shortest-serving Prime Minister, but certainly one of its most talked about. A self-proclaimed free-market disruptor, her time in Number 10 may have been brief, but it sparked a political firestorm that still divides opinion. Before becoming PM, she held heavyweight roles from Foreign Secretary to Trade Secretary, pushing a radical economic vision that clashed with the establishment. But what does she believe now? She's doubling down on what she believes went wrong, who blocked her, and why she thinks Britain’s system is broken.

In Today's Episode We Discuss:

What Drives Our Lack of Ambition?Redefining Roles: Bank of England vs. TreasuryHow Business Inexperienced Ministers Shapes UK PolicyWhere Trussonomics StumbledWhy We Don’t Have Great People in Politics?US Transition Period: A Blueprint for Efficiency?Assessing Today’s Conservative PartyAssessing Today’s D&I ApproachChina’s Lead in Navy, Auto, AIShould We Ban TikTok?On Tariff SystemCountering Extremism: Strategies to Mitigate RadicalisationChina or Russia: Who’s the Greater Threat?Does Europe Matter to Trump?Reform or Stagnation: Tory Next StepsCan Britain Meet Its Defence Pledge? Who Liz Respects Most Within European Leadership?

Jacob Rees-Mogg is one of the UK’s most recognisable conservative voices, having served in multiple cabinet roles, including as Minister for Brexit Opportunities and Leader of the House of Commons. Known for his traditionalist style, he’s played a prominent role in shaping Britain’s legislative agenda and post-Brexit regulatory reform. With over two decades in frontline politics, he’s now a presenter and host on GB News and star of the reality TV show “Meet the Rees-Moggs”.

In Today's Episode We Discuss:

- Why Jacob Decided to Do ‘Meet the Rees-Moggs’?

- Why is The Treasury So Useless?

- Could Removing Non-Dom Status Hurt the Economy?

- How Can the UK Return to Being a Global Growth Hub?

- Why Is Mental Health Driving a Surge in Welfare Claims?

- How Do We Fix the UK’s Broken Education System?

- Was Brexit More Prescient Than People Thought?

- What’s the Right Balance Between Foreign Aid and Defense Spending?

- Why Has NHS Productivity Dropped?

- Which Government Departments Would Jacob Shut Down?

- What Reforms Would Jacob Make to the Judicial System and Crime Policy?

- Should English Language Be More Inclusive?

- What’s the Right Direction for the Future of the Conservative Party?

- Why Losing Elon Musk’s Support Is a Good Thing

- Does Jacob Think British Politicians Lack Quality Today?

- How Should the UK Approach Its Future Relationship with the U.S.?

- On China-Taiwan & Russia-Ukraine Situations

Kemi Badenoch is the new Leader of the Opposition and head of the Conservative Party, and she’s taken the reins at one of the most pivotal moments in recent UK political history. Rising rapidly through the ranks, Kemi has become a defining voice on everything from national identity and free speech to the future of the economy. Now leading her party into a new era, she’s one of the most compelling, and polarising, figures in British politics.

In Today's Episode We Talk About:

- Can Britain Rebuild Its Identity?

- How to Fix Broken Integration

- The Real Economic Crisis in the UK

- Why It’s So Hard to Build in Britain

- Is Government Helping or Hurting?

- Why Principles Still Matter in Politics

- What Really Goes Into Policy Decisions

- The Truth About Defense and Foreign Aid

- Can We Still Trust the Police?

- Why UK Schools Are Falling Behind

- What Does the Tory Party Stand For?

Grant Shapps is one of the UK’s most seasoned political operators, having held five cabinet positions, including Defence, Energy, and Transport. From navigating national crises to shaping Britain’s economic and security policies, he’s been at the heart of government decision-making for over a decade.

In Today's Episode We Discuss:

(00:00) Intro

(02:45) Defense Spending and National Security

(03:54) How should the UK change Defense spending

(10:21) The UK needs to change how we buy weapons

(22:30) Should the UK continue to support Ukraine and NATO

(23:27) Would Putin would have invaded if Ukraine was part of NATO

(32:37) What are the biggest problems facing the UK economy

(38:07) Why the UK needs to reduce the role of the State

(40:48) Why Government jobs are broken

(43:05) Long-Term Planning for the Country

(46:41) Are Career Politicians good or bad

(47:52) Should MPs be able to have second jobs

(49:25) Are MPs paid too little

(52:15) How do we fix the broken Energy Sector

(01:02:43) Quick-Fire Questions

Grant Shapps is one of the UK’s most seasoned political operators, having held five cabinet positions, including Defence, Energy, and Transport. From navigating national crises to shaping Britain’s economic and security policies, he’s been at the heart of government decision-making for over a decade.